It's Homecoming Week!!! CHS will be selling shirts at SMS during lunch Mon and Tues for $15. Our parade is Friday at 8:30 down 3rd Street, and Monday's dress up theme is Pajamas!
about 18 hours ago, Dr. Colleen Murley - Principal
Homecoming Shirts $15
Homecoming Parade Details
Homecoming Dress Up Days Poster
Have you marked your calendar? 📚✨
Our first PTA meeting of the new school year is Monday, September 14 from 6:30–7:00 PM in the Simmons Middle School Library. Come together to support our students and teachers — your voice and ideas make a difference! Will we see you there? 👋
4 days ago, Dr. Colleen Murley - Principal
SMS PTA Meeting Sign
Today's Game Day Eats at #AberdeenPublicSchools: Street Corn, AKA Elote!

Students, enjoy corn on the cob slathered in a zesty cream sauce and garnished with savory, seasoned cheese! 🌽

#GameDayEats #GoEagles 💙🦅💛
4 days ago, Aberdeen School District
Game Day Eats: Elotes
Students in 6th Grade Language Arts at SMS are digging into their first novel of the year by reading with a partner.
6 days ago, Annie Drees
Students in 6th Grade Language Arts at SMS are digging into our first novel of the year by reading with a partner.
Students in 6th Grade Language Arts at SMS are digging into our first novel of the year by reading with a partner.
Students in 6th Grade Language Arts at SMS are digging into our first novel of the year by reading with a partner.
Students in 6th Grade Language Arts at SMS are digging into our first novel of the year by reading with a partner.
Students in 6th Grade Language Arts at SMS are digging into our first novel of the year by reading with a partner.
Students in 6th Grade Language Arts at SMS are digging into our first novel of the year by reading with a partner.
Students in 6th Grade Language Arts at SMS are digging into our first novel of the year by reading with a partner.
Students in 6th Grade Language Arts at SMS are digging into our first novel of the year by reading with a partner.
Congratulations to our SMS Student Senate Officers for the 2026–2027 school year!
6 days ago, Madeleine Helms
Our Student Senate Officers!

Grandparents Day is this weekend, and #AberdeenPublicSchools student Kalista Aadland won 1st place in the entire state of South Dakota for her essay about her great-grandmother!

Congratulations, Kalista! 💙💛

Read her story: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/article/3103289

#GoEagles #HappyGrandparentsDay

6 days ago, Aberdeen School District
Kalista Aadland at the museum with her winning essay
Today, 7th-grade students participated in a lab activity focused on grouping and classifying objects based on their different characteristics. Students practiced observing, identifying similarities and differences, and organizing objects into groups based on shared traits.
11 days ago, Kennady Thompson
Today, 7th-grade students participated in a lab activity focused on grouping and classifying objects based on their different characteristics. Students practiced observing, identifying similarities and differences, and organizing objects into groups based on shared traits.
Today, 7th-grade students participated in a lab activity focused on grouping and classifying objects based on their different characteristics. Students practiced observing, identifying similarities and differences, and organizing objects into groups based on shared traits.
Today, 7th-grade students participated in a lab activity focused on grouping and classifying objects based on their different characteristics. Students practiced observing, identifying similarities and differences, and organizing objects into groups based on shared traits.
Today, 7th-grade students participated in a lab activity focused on grouping and classifying objects based on their different characteristics. Students practiced observing, identifying similarities and differences, and organizing objects into groups based on shared traits.
13 days ago, Dr. Colleen Murley - Principal
SMS September Newsletter Flyer
Happy National Fruits and Vegetables Months from #AberdeenPublicSchools! 🍎🍊🍇🥕🫑
13 days ago, Aberdeen School District
Happy National Fruits and Vegetables Month!
Ottenbacher's 8th-grade language arts students gave presentations. Each group created their own utopia, their perfect world.
16 days ago, Mrs. Ottenbacher 8th grade ELA
presentations
working on presentations
working on presentations
Parents/Guardians: If your child is participating in an after-school activity such as cross country, football, volleyball, golf, soccer, tennis, etc., please make sure you have completed the Activity Registration and signed your child up for their activity through Parent Portal.
This is important! Coaches and advisors use the activity registration list to communicate with families and students about practices, games, events, schedules, and any last-minute changes.
If your child is participating but is not registered for that activity in Parent Portal, you may miss important communication from their coach or advisor.
If you need help completing the Activity Registration, please call the school office and one of our secretaries will be happy to assist you. Thank you!
24 days ago, Dr. Colleen Murley - Principal
Activity Registration Information Poster
Students: Today in honor of Happiness Happens Month, enjoy Smiley Potatoes for lunch! 😊 #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛
25 days ago, Aberdeen School District
Image of smiling potato with text: Now serving Smiley Potatoes
August is Happiness Happens Month, and Dining Services staff members at #AberdeenPublicSchools are happy to welcome students back with smiles! 😄😊😁😀 #GoEagles 💙🦅💛
26 days ago, Aberdeen School District
Welcome Back Smiles with smiley faces and text - happiness happens in the lunchroom - enjoy some smiles for lunch!
School starts tomorrow, Golden Eagles, and we're welcoming students back with mascot Long Johns for breakfast on the first day! #AberdeenPublicSchools #BackToSchool #GoEagles 💙🦅💛
28 days ago, Aberdeen School District
Welcome back - serving mascot donuts!
🏫 Welcome to middle school: Simmons edition! 🏫

On Friday, incoming 6th graders at Simmons got a sneak peek at middle school with the help of 8th grade WEB leaders! See more photos here: https://my.walls.io/ASD61

#GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools #BacktoSchool2026 💙🦅💛
about 1 month ago, Aberdeen School District
Simmons 6th graders
Simmons WEB leaders
A sixth grader walking into Simmons with a family member
Simmons WEB leaders with Mrs. Samson
SMS entrance with chalk art: Welcome to Simmons
Simmons 6th graders with WEB leaders
Simmons 6th graders with WEB leaders
Simmons 6th graders with WEB leaders playing a game "Samson says"
Mrs. Samson talking to Simmons 6th graders and WEB leaders
Simmons 6th graders with WEB leaders

SMS 7th and 8th graders may pick up their schedules/locker assignments, deposit lunch money, set up their lockers, pay the technology fee ($35), and checkout Chromebooks on Monday, August 17th from 8:00 am–3:00 pm. Additional information can be found here: https://canva.link/jirpd3wb36ebi14
All permission forms and the technology user agreement are located in Annual Online Registration in the Parent Portal app. Students will not be able to check out a chromebook until the Annual Registration is complete. If you need help accessing your Parent Portal account, please call the school at (605) 725-7900.

about 1 month ago, Dr. Colleen Murley - Principal
7th & 8th Grade Open House Poster
Today our WEB Leaders were busy getting ready for our incoming 6th graders--Friday is WEB Day from 9:00-11:00!
about 1 month ago, Angel Samson
WEB Leader Training
WEB Leader Training
WEB Leader Training

Remember, 6th grade students should plan to attend WEB at Simmons Middle School on Friday, August 14 from 9-11:00am. Students will get a tour of the school, practice locker combinations, and meet other 6th graders. This event is for students only, and we request that students do not bring anything with them to participate in WEB.

6th Grade Back to School Open House for parents and students is Monday, August 17 from 5:30-6:30pm. Additional information can be found here: https://canva.link/jirpd3wb36ebi14
Parents and 6th graders are invited to pick up schedules, check in with your student’s homeroom teacher, deposit lunch money, and set up lockers. All permission forms and the technology user agreement are located on Parent Portal for parent/guardian review and signature. If you need help accessing your Parent Portal account, please call the school at (605) 725-7900.

about 1 month ago, Dr. Colleen Murley - Principal
6th Grade Back to School Poster

New school year, new updates! 🎒 The SMS August Newsletter is live — everything you need to start the year strong. Check it out and tell us what you’re most excited about! 👉
https://aberdeen-news.edurooms.com/newsletters/simmons-middle-school/newsletters/sms-august-2026 (opens in new tab)
#BackToSchool #SimmonsMS

about 1 month ago, Dr. Colleen Murley - Principal
SMS Newsletter Poster
Excited for a fresh start? 🎒✨ Open House is coming up — save the date! • 7th & 8th Grade: Aug 17 | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM • 6th Grade: Aug 17 | 5:30–6:30 PM

More info here 👉
https://canva.link/yr65dc6gr28zqm6

New year, new goals — what are you most excited about? 🎯📚 #BackToSchool #OpenHouse #SimmonsMiddleSchool
about 1 month ago, Dr. Colleen Murley - Principal
Back to School Open House Information